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Greetings to the Del Mar track close to San Diego, as day two for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. This marks the concluding day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious four-decade career.

Full Running Order

Below is the full schedule of events scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race had been anticipated as among the more competitive editions of this distinctive seven-furlong competition for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections led to several scratches earlier today, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the field now appears much smaller, though trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants feature Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, but attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. American-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose significant threats, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately 15 minutes until post time for the Filly and Mare Sprint, the current prices in the US pools include:

• 4-5 Hope Road
• 3/1 Splendora
• 5-1 Richi
• 9-1 Vahva
• 11-1 Praying
• 14/1 Haulin Ice
• 16/1 Zeitlos

Additional Highlights

Aside from Dettori’s rides, other stars on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a lengthy drought for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic offers an exciting contest featuring the leading trio from last year’s running against two the first three from the Derby.

Keep watching for ongoing updates and outcomes throughout Day Two of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.